# Control4 for OS 3

> Use your phone or tablet to control all your Smart Home devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.control4.phoenix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.control4.phoenix)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.control4.phoenix`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SnapOne, LLC
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 265,724
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (697 ratings)
- **Version:** 326.30.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2019-05-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 168 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.control4.phoenix)
- **Website:** [http://www.control4.com](http://www.control4.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.adiglobal.com/privacy/privacy-policy](https://www.adiglobal.com/privacy/privacy-policy)

## Description

Control4 for OS 3 is an intuitive app designed to transform your Android phone or tablet into a centralized smart home controller. Compatible exclusively with Control4 Smart Home OS 3 or later, it empowers you to manage an extensive range of devices including lights, thermostats, security systems, cameras, door locks, media, and more. With its user-friendly interface, the app brings personalized smart home management right to your fingertips.

Key features include customizable favorites for quick device access, individual room personalization with swipe navigation, status filtering to monitor devices like lights and locks, and an Active Media Bar for seamless audio/video control. Users can also easily adjust volume, change room wallpapers, and hide less essential icons, offering a tailored and efficient smart home experience. Whether controlling your music, securing your home, or adjusting the climate, Control4 for OS 3 simplifies smart living. Visit Control4.com to explore additional resources and find certified Smart Home Professionals near you.

## Rankings

- #138,806 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.control4.permission.C4SETTINGS`
- `com.control4.phoenix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

The Android app shows potential with easy controls and strong automation concepts, but users report persistent reliability and feature gaps: frequent connectivity failures, slow UI, Android-specific feature gaps (scenes, favorites), streaming service integration issues, and high subscription costs with remote-access friction.

### Pros

- Easy to use when it works
- One-button routine for core tasks (lock, power off, alarm, gate)
- Brilliant, game-changing home automation concept
- Works on multiple devices (Android and iOS) for some users

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues: won’t connect, can stall, or fail to open
- Sluggish, slow, and clunky user interface on Android
- Lack of Android parity: cannot create light scenes and edit favorites
- Streaming services issues: Spotify Connect problems and incomplete YouTube/Spotify integration
- Expensive subscription/renewal and remote access friction; crashes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.control4.phoenix)